Monica Raymund was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. Monica Raymund is a recent graduate of the acting program at The Juilliard School, where she won the coveted John Houseman Award for Commitment and Dedication to the Development of Young American Actors. Upon graduation, Monica Raymund guest-starred on the 200th episode of "Law & Order: SVU" starring Robin Williams and was shortly thereafter cast in "Lie to Me."